>> this is all that managers know to do: take a metric and try to optimize the heck out of it. They don't care about research, technology
This is not true. It is needless negative hyperbole that IMHO doesn't belong on HN.
I'm speaking from 30 years experience in the Valley, having worked at several big companies.
I'm speaking from 30 years experience in the Valley, having worked at several big companies.